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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,727.16, 277,119.90 and 60,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,727.16, 277,119.90 and 60,039 is: 90,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,727.16 : 277,119.90 = 60,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,727.16/277,119.90 = 60,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,727.16x = 277,119.90 × 60,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,727.16x = 16,638,001,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638,001,676.10/184,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,067.98

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